11. (Linguistics) linguistics a symbol regarded as standing for the class of all symbols identical to it. Compare token8

12. (Logic) logic a class of expressions or of the entities they represent that can all enter into the same syntactic relations. The theory of types was advanced by Bertrand Russell to avoid the liar paradox, Russell's paradox, etc

13. (Philosophy) philosophy a universal. If a sentence always has the same meaning whenever it is used, the meaning is said to be a property of the sentence-type. Compare token9

14. (Theology) chieflyChristian theol a figure, episode, or symbolic factor resembling some future reality in such a way as to foreshadow or prefigure it

usage: When preceded by a modifier, type meaning “kind, sort” is sometimes used without a following of: This type furnace uses very little current. We have a magnetic-type holder for the rack. Frequently criticized by usage guides, this construction occurs rarely in general writing. The problem can usu. be remedied by inserting of (this type of furnace) or by dropping type altogether (a magnetic holder).

type - a subdivision of a particular kind of thing; "what type of sculpture do you prefer?"

kind, sort, form, variety - a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality; "sculpture is a form of art"; "what kinds of desserts are there?"

breed - a special type; "Google represents a new breed of entrepreneurs"

nature - a particular type of thing; "problems of this type are very difficult to solve"; "he's interested in trains and things of that nature"; "matters of a personal nature"

version, edition, variant, variation - something a little different from others of the same type; "an experimental version of the night fighter"; "a variant of the same word"; "an emery wheel is the modern variation of a grindstone"; "the boy is a younger edition of his father"

The isolates from this clade for which the mating type is known are all [alpha], but that does not preclude the possibility that some mating type a isolates exist in the environment in the southeastern United States.

We will then adapt recent mathematical theory on adaptation in selfers and outcrossers to create computational tools for detecting the extent of adaptation from novel and standing mutations, and whether the form of adaptation differs depending on the mating type.

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